Mittelfeld-Kiesgrube, Hettlingen

Amphibian spawning site1 haObject number ZH367

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Mittelfeld-Kiesgrube (Amphibian spawning site)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Amphibian spawning site Mittelfeld-Kiesgrube.

Location and surroundings

Mittelfeld-Kiesgrube is an amphibian spawning site in Switzerland. The site lies near Hettlingen in the canton of ZH. It covers 1 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number ZH367. Within 25 kilometres there are 8 further protected sites. The figures come from the federal inventory and are updated at each revision.

Other parts of this object

In the federal inventory this object is split into several parts. Each one has its own page and its own map.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Mittelfeld-Kiesgrube?

Mittelfeld-Kiesgrube lies near Hettlingen in the canton of ZH. The coordinates are 47.5441, 8.7158.

How large is Mittelfeld-Kiesgrube?

The site covers 1 ha according to the federal inventory.

Amphibian spawning site: what is it?

Amphibian spawning sites are waters where frogs, toads and newts breed. Many species are threatened in Switzerland.

Is Mittelfeld-Kiesgrube protected?

Yes. The site is listed in the federal inventory and is therefore of national importance.

Which town is Mittelfeld-Kiesgrube in?

Mittelfeld-Kiesgrube lies near Hettlingen (ZH). The town page collects every protected site around Hettlingen.

Which protected sites are near Mittelfeld-Kiesgrube?

The closest are Baldisriet (1 km), Waldweiher im Oberholz/Iffertsmoos (2 km) and Dürrenbiel (2 km).